Chapter II
Charedi Service
Every individual that does not devote his life completely to Torah study will be required to serve in some capacity, alongside the rest of Israeli youth. Appropriate and varied tracks will be established to enable meaningful service without compromising on meticulous Torah observance and Chareidi lifestyle.
In recent times, a severe crisis has arisen because there is no law regulating the status of full-time yeshiva students. This is an existential danger to the Torah world, to the Charedi community, and to the Jewish people as a whole.
Many unsuccessful efforts have been made to resolve this crisis, however the situation is only worsening.
The stance Hatzibur HaCharedi is that the only effective way to protect yeshiva students is by giving each individual two suitable paths, both first and foremost dedicated to Torah, none of them compromising or exposing them to risk of spiritual decline. This creates a clear distinguishment between those who choose to occupy themselves solely with Torah, and those whose primary occupation lies elsewhere.
Such an arrangement would simultanously accomplish two things. It would, most importantly, protect the Torah world and enable every person who is suited and able, to dedicate himself to Torah study without interference. It would also increase the number of Charedim performing meaningful service which in turn has the potential to gain the acceptance of the broader Israeli public and the legal authorities.
What We Will Change
1. Full adaptation: Every framework will be fully suited to the Charedi way of life, based on the principle that a participant should enter and complete the program while remaining fully Charedi.
2. Rabbinic guidance: Every framework will operate under the guidance of an experienced rabbinic team familiar with the needs of Charedi participants.
3. Government support: Broad government support will be provided to Charedi hesder yeshivos and to organizations developing service solutions suited to the Charedi community.
4. A range of service options: Mandatory-service tracks will also be created in additional security bodies, including the Israel Security Agency, the Mossad, and the police. National and civilian service opportunities will also be developed in emergency organizations, including municipal security teams, ZAKA, and United Hatzalah.
5. Support for those serving: The special administration that assists Charedi service members with guidance, counseling, support during service, and employment assistance afterward will be significantly expanded.
6. Support for families: A dedicated organization will be established to provide comprehensive assistance to Charedi reserve-duty families, including practical help, accessible information, and support in obtaining their full rights.
7. Strengthening border regions: The establishment of Charedi communities and Charedi hesder yeshivos in the eastern border regions will be advanced, combining housing, service, and employment solutions.